Poland was the first export customer, with an initial order for eight aircraft - later increased to 12. This photograph of 013 clearly illustrates some of the design features of the C-295, such as the high aspect ratio wing, faired main undercarriage and strakes under the rear fuselage.
Brazil has ordered the C-295 to replace its C-115 Buffalo fleet. Note the distinctive scimitar-shaped six-blade Hamilton Sundstrand composite propellers.
C-295 Persuader может снаряжаться для противолодочных и других операций - подвески крепятся на шести подкрыльевых узлах.
The large internal volume of the C295 provides inherent flexibility in the design. Airbus Military has developed the baseline aircraft into the C295 Persuader maritime patrol platform.
This view of a maritime patrol variant, in its element, shows the electro-optical/infra-red turret under the nose immediately ahead of the search radar fairing.
An optional in-flight refuelling probe can be fitted to increase the endurance and range, as seen here refuelling from a Spanish Air Force KC-130H
There are four operator workstations in the C-295ASW variant, but the configuration may be adapted for different roles. For example, there are only two in the C-295MPA
Sextant's (now Thales) night-vision goggle-compatible Topdeck suite was adopted as the core avionics suite, including four 6in x 8in liquid crystal displays.
